MOOCs and Open Education Around the World.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
that
talks about
issues
pertaining to open
education resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
developments in
blended learning technology are empowering
humans
all over the world
to be participants in courses online.
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class.
These online MOOC courses are
customarily free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning.
There are many
topics that
blended learning institutions
are having to consider
now that elearning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can institutions
certify that
the quality control for these
MOOCs is
adequate?
How can organizations
assure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified to teach MOOC classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC classes?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal?
How can we
handle problems like
poor
motivation and high
dropout rates?
As technology-enhanced learning becomes more
procurable there is a
growing
desideratum
to perceive how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Students
and numerous other
stakeholders
want
to understand
the outcomes of these
exciting new open education
endeavours.
Teachers want
to know how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
In response to this
desire for
knowledge
the book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics.
This amazing new book
also studies the
key controversies associated with
MOOCs and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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